ICE Mercedes C-Class Gets Fresh Look – and Keeps Diesel Power
The update keeps petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options while adding MBUX 4 and an AI voice assistant that uses ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Bing AI.
- Mercedes refreshed the C-Class with revised petrol and diesel engines and updated styling, Described by Mercedes as a "mini S-Class" featuring new three-pointed-star lighting elements throughout.
- This revised look aligns the model with the electric C-Class, ending bespoke styling for Mercedes EVs following disappointing sales of the EQE and EQS.
- Each engine was reworked to meet the forthcoming Euro 7 emissions standard, while the range-topping C300e now offers 71 miles of electric range.
- Inside, the fourth generation MBUX interface introduces a voice assistant powered by ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Bing AI for answering complex queries.
- Notably, BMW has taken the same strategy with its next combustion-engined 3 Series, while Mercedes emphasizes the C-Class's sporting character against the GLC SUV, E-Class, and S-Class.
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Mercedes-Benz Updates the Combustion C-Class With Fresh Style, Reworked Euro 7 Engines and New Tech
After launching the C-Class Electric in April, Mercedes-Benz offered the gas-powered C-Class (W206) a comprehensive upgrade. This includes a fresh look to match the battery-powered sibling, reworked engines to meet the Euro 7 standard, as well as technology upgrades that blend SDV capabilities into the old ICE model. Mercedes-Benz launched (continue reading...)
They have just presented a new generation, but because not everyone is ready for their electric drive, the current Mercedes C-Class is now being made fresh again.
They have just presented a new generation, but because not everyone is ready for their electric drive, the current Mercedes C-Class is now being made fresh again.
ICE Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look – and keeps diesel power
Petrol, diesel and PHEVs powertrains get more power as they are updated to meet Euro 7 emissions requirements The Mercedes-Benz C-Class lives on with petrol and diesel power after gaining revised engines to meet harsher emissions standards as part of a refresh that also includes visual and tech updates. Described by Mercedes as a “mini S-Class”, it gets the three-pointed-star lights seen on the electric version of the C-Class, as well as additio…
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